BDS Long Answer Type Important Questions

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1. Describe the course, branches, distribution and applied anatomy of  mandibular nerve.
2. Describe temporomandibular joint under the following headings:
   1. Articular surfaces and ligaments
   2. Important relations
   3. Movements and muscles producing them
   4. Applied anatomy
3. Describe the muscles of mastication under the following headings:
   1. Attachments
   2. Nerve supply
   3. Action
4. Describe the cavernous sinus under the following headings:
   1. Location
   2. Relations
   3. Tributaries and communications
   4. Applied anatomy
5. Describe the parotid gland under the following headings:
   1. Coverings and presenting parts
   2. Relations
   3. Development
   4. Structures within the gland
   5. Nerve supply
6. Describe the thyroid gland under the following headings:
   1. Location and dimensions
   2. Relations
   3. Blood supply
   4. Development
   5. Applied anatomy
7. Write the origin, insertion, action and nerve supply of extrinsic muscles of tongue.
8. Describe the features and openings in the lateral wall of nose.
9. Describe the laryngeal muscles under the following headings:
   1. Attachment
   2. Action
   3. Nerve supply
10. Describe the attachments, nerve supply, action and applied anatomy of  sternocleidomastoid muscle.
11. Write the origin, insertion, nerve supply and actions of muscles of soft palate.
12. Describe tongue under the following headings:
    1. Muscles of tongue
    2. Nerve supply correlate with development.
    3. Lymphatic drainage
13. Describe the origin, insertion, actions and nerve supply of extraocular muscles and its applied anatomy.
14. Describe the facial nerve under the following headings:
    1. Functional components
    2. Nuclei
    3. Course
    4. Distributions
    5. Applied
15. Describe the glossopharyngeal nerve under the following headings:
    1. Functional components
    2. Extracranial course
    3. Relations
    4. Branches and distribution
    5. Applied anatomy
16. Describe oculomotor nerve under the following headings:
    1. Functional components
    2. Nuclei
    3. Course, relation and distribution
    4. Applied anatomy
17. Describe the hypoglossal nerve under the following headings:
    1. Functional components
    2. Course and relations
    3. Branches and distribution
    4. Applied anatomy
18. Describe the shoulder joint under the following headings:
    1. Articular surfaces
    2. Relations
    3. Movements
    4. Applied anatomy
19. Describe submandibular gland under the following headings:
    1. Location and parts
    2. Relations
    3. Duct
    4. Nerve supply
    5. Applied anatomy
20. Describe the development of palate. Add a not on its congenital anomalies.
21. Describe the course, branches and distribution of maxillary artery.
22. Describe cleft lip and cleft palate.